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Introduction

This tutorial shows how to change the fuel filter on Dacia Duster 1.5dci equipped with the alternative assembly.

  1. 
lift the car on the front right side using the jack

place a candle under the spar

and unscrew the 5 studs using a 17mm wrench (or the crank supplied with the jack) to remove the wheel
    • lift the car on the front right side using the jack

    • place a candle under the spar

    • and unscrew the 5 studs using a 17mm wrench (or the crank supplied with the jack) to remove the wheel

    • The studs will have been previously released before lifting the car, unless you have an impact wrench as is the case here.

  2. 
unscrew the screw on the wheel arch side using the T20 torx key

then unscrew the 2 lower screws, torx key T20 and T30

then move the mudguard aside to access the diesel filter
    • unscrew the screw on the wheel arch side using the T20 torx key

    • then unscrew the 2 lower screws, torx key T20 and T30

    • then move the mudguard aside to access the diesel filter

    • The front mudguard can be completely removed if desired, but this is not necessary.

  3. 
unscrew the 3 nuts from the filter holder fixing sheet, 10mm wrench, and remove it

disconnect the fuel inlet and outlet hoses: press on the green part and pull upwards

Note the direction carefully; you can make a mark with a marker to avoid mixing up the hoses.
    • unscrew the 3 nuts from the filter holder fixing sheet, 10mm wrench, and remove it

    • disconnect the fuel inlet and outlet hoses: press on the green part and pull upwards

    • Note the direction carefully; you can make a mark with a marker to avoid mixing up the hoses.

    • Provide a container underneath to collect any fuel that leaks.

    • Unplug the electrical outlet (press the tab and pull) and remove the filter holder

  4. 
unscrew the filter holder bleed screw

and drain the fuel
    • unscrew the filter holder bleed screw

    • and drain the fuel

  5. 
unlock the 5 screws on the cover using the T30 torx key

unblock the diesel filter by screwing the plastic screw supplied with the new filter in place of the bleed screw

and by tapping the whole thing against a wooden board for example
    • unlock the 5 screws on the cover using the T30 torx key

    • unblock the diesel filter by screwing the plastic screw supplied with the new filter in place of the bleed screw

    • and by tapping the whole thing against a wooden board for example

    • Don't hit too hard, we just want to unstick the filter. We'll remove the screw right after.

  6. 
finish unscrewing the 5 cover screws by hand and drop the bottom cover

If it is not detached, unlock the top cover by inserting a flat screwdriver into the notches and making a 1/4 turn

remove the top cover
    • finish unscrewing the 5 cover screws by hand and drop the bottom cover

    • If it is not detached, unlock the top cover by inserting a flat screwdriver into the notches and making a 1/4 turn

    • remove the top cover

  7. 
compare

we won't worry if the two filters are not completely identical; there are two different but compatible models

The plastic screw supplied with the new filter is mainly used to unlock filters whose part fits perfectly into the tank (right model).
    • compare

    • we won't worry if the two filters are not completely identical; there are two different but compatible models

    • The plastic screw supplied with the new filter is mainly used to unlock filters whose part fits perfectly into the tank (right model).

    • Clean the tank and lid with a lint-free cloth

  8. 
remove the o-ring from the cover using a small flathead screwdriver

oil the new o-ring

and put it in place
    • remove the o-ring from the cover using a small flathead screwdriver

    • oil the new o-ring

    • and put it in place

  9. 
proceed in the same way for the O-ring of the bleed screw

proceed in the same way for the O-ring of the bleed screw

proceed in the same way for the O-ring of the bleed screw
    • proceed in the same way for the O-ring of the bleed screw

  10. 
set up the new filter

Pay attention to the meaning.

present the cover
    • set up the new filter

    • Pay attention to the meaning.

    • present the cover

    • push it in, making sure it is correctly aligned with the tank

  11. 
the new filter normally comes with new screws and washers

I advise not to use them: I stretched one and broke the other while I tightened to the prescribed torque with the torque wrench

in my case, the new screws were not worth the original screws, so I reused the latter
    • the new filter normally comes with new screws and washers

    • I advise not to use them: I stretched one and broke the other while I tightened to the prescribed torque with the torque wrench

    • in my case, the new screws were not worth the original screws, so I reused the latter

  12. 
put the bottom cover in place

screw in the 5 cover screws by hand

then finish with the torque wrench, torque of 11N.m
    • put the bottom cover in place

    • screw in the 5 cover screws by hand

    • then finish with the torque wrench, torque of 11N.m

  13. 
screw in the bleed screw
    • screw in the bleed screw

  14. 
present the filter holder

connect the diesel hoses

Do not mix up the hoses. The diesel inlet is on the right, the outlet is in the middle. Once again, we will have taken care to make a mark before disassembling.
    • present the filter holder

    • connect the diesel hoses

    • Do not mix up the hoses. The diesel inlet is on the right, the outlet is in the middle. Once again, we will have taken care to make a mark before disassembling.

    • If you want to re-prime more quickly, you can connect the inlet hose, operate the primer bulb until diesel flows out of the outlet in the middle and reconnect the outlet hose.

    • connect the electrical outlet

  15. 
place the filter holder on its support

put in place the fixing sheet

and screw the 3 nuts using the 10mm socket wrench
    • place the filter holder on its support

    • put in place the fixing sheet

    • and screw the 3 nuts using the 10mm socket wrench

  16. 
put the mudguard back in place and tighten the screw on the wheel arch side using the T20 torx key

then screw in the 2 bottom screws using the T20 torx key

and T30
    • put the mudguard back in place and tighten the screw on the wheel arch side using the T20 torx key

    • then screw in the 2 bottom screws using the T20 torx key

    • and T30

  17. 
reassemble the wheel (tightening torque of the studs 110N.m), remove the candle and the jack

pump using the primer bulb until it becomes hard

start and let it run for 1 or 2 minutes
    • reassemble the wheel (tightening torque of the studs 110N.m), remove the candle and the jack

    • pump using the primer bulb until it becomes hard

    • start and let it run for 1 or 2 minutes

Finish Line

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a_bosc2000

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Hello, thank you for this tutorial!

At the top!

kiki.texier - Reply

Good morning,

nickel the steps are perfectly described....

geofffrey22 - Reply

Slm, thank you for this good montage. Best regards.

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